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Kansas State senior C B.J. Finney "showed good strength and tenacity, taking his opponent to the ground, at times, in this game," CBS Sports' Rob Rang observed.

"Finney was [Dane] Brugler's top-rated lineman after the week of practice and it wasn't difficult to see why in this game," Rang wrote. "Finney, a former walk-on, has good initial quickness and plays with sound technique, keeping his knees bent and his butt down. He doesn't have ideal arm length at 31 7/8" which could keep him inside at center despite a frame that otherwise might project outside to guard." Finney impressed scouts in practices and is firmly planted on the middle-round line right now. Jan 18 - 8:06 PM

Kansas State senior C B.J. Finney "stood out consistently during drills and held up well in one-on-ones [at East-West Shrine Game practices]," wrote CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

"He was quick to engage and square his target, using proper mechanics and leverage to shield defenders from the pocket," Brugler wrote. "As a former walk-on, Finney has the toughness, competitive appetite and strong intangibles, both on and off the field, that NFL coaches covet. Finney has nimble feet and gets every ounce of power out of his body, rarely making mistakes, but he also doesn't have a lot of physical traits to get excited about. Nonetheless, he has surpassed expectations at every level he has played and that likely won't stop once he gets to the NFL." Some evaluators believe Finney would be a perfect fit in a zone-blocking scheme. TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline thinks Finney projects as a middle round pick. Jan 18 - 2:50 PM

Kansas State senior C B.J. Finney "has been the most impressive interior lineman on the West roster [at East-West Shrine Game practices] and it hasn't been close," wrote CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

"Part of that are the struggles of the other players at the position, but also because Finney has been that good," Brugler wrote. "He moves his feet well with quick snap-and-set up, using his body angles and mechanics to shield defenders from the pocket. A four-year starter and former walk-on, Finney plays with that chip on his shoulder and his anticipation has been evident during practice reps, sensing moves and reacting accordingly." Finney boasts good size (6-foot-4, 303 pounds), athleticism and smarts. Some evaluators are concerned with his lack of strength, but that might make Finney a perfect fit for a zone-blocking scheme. Jan 15 - 6:03 PM

"He has good size (6-4, 312), but doesn't overwhelm you with his strength or athleticism," wrote Mike Huguenin. "But he is extremely proficient technically and doesn't make many mistakes. He has a high football IQ and understands angles. He looks like a third-day pick." Some evaluators believe Finney would be a perfect fit in a zone-blocking scheme. TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline thinks Finney projects as a middle round pick. Jan 14 - 3:52 PM